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SF04 VXN

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,311 mi
Last recorded80,311 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 VXN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 80,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 77,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 74,766 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 71,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 67,894 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 67,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 65,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 63,968 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 63,968 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,931 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,844 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f fog light not working

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,415 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,005 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 44,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 41,206 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 41,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate defaced

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,209 miles

centre rear belt jammed

Pass 5 May 2009 28,258 miles

Handbrake has slight travel

Pass 1 May 2008 22,847 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,832 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside front tyre in very poor condition. dryrot cracks in sidewall almost down to cords

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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SF04 VXN is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF04 VXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF04 VXN registered?

SF04 VXN is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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